What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Urgent Care position at Northfield Hospital & Clinics?
Northfield Hospital Clinics is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Urgent Care team in our Northfield Clinic. You'll provide urgent care services including medical, orthopedic and minor surgical care; treatment for illnesses and injuries; physical examinations; laboratory and x-ray services.
Northfield Hospital Clinics is committed to quality care and patient safety. To support that initiative, NH C requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza except for those with health and religious exemptions.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses
- Order x-rays and labs to assist in evaluating and diagnosing illnesses and injuries
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients
- Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
- Communicate with collaborating physician or specialist regarding patient care
Qualifications:
Physician Assistant
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current Physician Assistant License from the MN State Board of Medical Practice, in good standing
- Certified as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA
- Minimum of one year experience in acute care, family practice, emergency medicine or urgent care
Nurse Practitioner
- Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Current RN license with the Minnesota Board of Nursing, in good standing
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Minnesota
- Minimum of one year experience in acute care, family practice, emergency medicine or urgent care
Schedule:
- 72hrs/2wks
- Weekdays 8:00am-8:00pm, Weekends 8:00am-4:30pm
- Every third weekend rotation
Northfield Hospital & Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital and Long Term Care Center in Northfield and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault and Lonsdale.
With us you’ll find competitive pay and benefits (when hired for 40 hours/pay period or more) including health and dental insurance, vision discount plan, life and disability insurance, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a pension plan with a generous employer contribution.